The Dawntrail update raised minimum requirements, improving textures and lighting. It supports FSR/DLSS to help performance. 16GB of RAM is recommended for a smooth experience.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 141 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 113 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 89 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Xeon E5-2690 v4 is 14% below recommended, but 46% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k ultra), the Xeon E5-2690 v4 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k medium), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k (low/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2038. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 141 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Xeon E5-2690 v4 sets the ceiling at about 149 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 273 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 124 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Xeon E5-2690 v4 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 45% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 40% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU48% - 67% <> | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU48% - 67% <> | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU48% - 67% <> | CPU31% - 46% <> GPU49% - 67% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 50% <> GPU48% - 67% <> | CPU32% - 50% <> GPU48% - 67% <> | CPU32% - 50% <> GPU48% - 67% <> | CPU31% - 50% <> GPU49% - 67% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> | CPU32% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> | CPU31% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> |
The Xeon E5-2690 v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 31% and 50% and GPU utilization between 48% and 72%. Xeon E5-2690 v4 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 58% at 1080p to 64% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 39% to 39%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 64% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 peaks at 41% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 39% and GPU 58%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 41% and GPU 58%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 39% and GPU 64%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 39% (32-46%) and GPU 64% (57-72%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2690 v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2690 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 14% below recommended and your GPU is 170% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-2690 v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 89 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 14% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2038 ($389 CPU (Rank #501 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2690 v4 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k medium.
Final Fantasy XIV does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Final Fantasy XIV requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 140 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-9700 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Final Fantasy XIV FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
